| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.200, 142.604 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-21 16:37:43.141 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 16:37 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Japan region - JA), about 948.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.604 and latitude 23.200.
| Location | Volcano Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2026-01-21
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